SkillDevelopmentProgram
FALL & WINTER SDP REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
The Oakville Soccer Club’s Skill Development Program is a comprehensive and focused training experience designed to enhance youth soccer skills and overall player development.
Participants will work with experienced coaches covering various aspects of the game, regardless of their skill level. The curriculum progressively builds on existing abilities, fostering a supportive environment where participants can learn, grow, and challenge themselves.
The program’s weekly sessions include skills, games, and individualized attention, promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and important life skills. It offers a holistic soccer experience that benefits participants on and off the field, encouraging a love for the sport and confidence in young players.
Summer session
This program is ideal for returning players who wish to enhance their skills, and for players who are new to the sport and would like to learn and gain more experience on the field. The Summer Session of SDP is available for ages U7 (2017) – U16 (2008).
Throughout this program, each session will focus on the development of individual skills (ex. footwork, passing, shooting) as players work through a curriculum developed by OSC’s Technical Staff. Each session will end with a short small-sided scrimmage within the player’s designated group. Please note that SDP is not administered in a team/game setting.
| Age Group | Born In | Reg Fee | session times |
|---|---|---|---|
| U7-U13 WEEKDAY | 2017-2011 | $350 | FRI - 6PM, 7PM, 8PM |
| U7-U13 WEEKEND | 2017-2011 | $350 | SUN - 10AM, 11AM, 12PM |
| U14 / U15* / U16* | 2010-2008 | $350 +HST* | SUN - 12PM ONLY |
Additional Program Details
- Program Dates:
Friday Session- Start: May 24th – End: August 23rd
Sunday Session- Start: May 26th – End: August 25th - Location: Oakville Soccer Club – Pine Glen Soccer Centre – Outdoor Fields – 1520 Pine Glen Rd., Oakville
- Players per group: 10
- Coach structure: SDP Staff coach will run the sessions
- Parent involvement: No parent involvement is required in SDP
- Session Length: 55-minute sessions
- Session Format: Gender specific groups (i.e. girls will play with girls, boys will play with boys) ; Game, Activity, Game structure.
- Equipment Included: Jersey is included.
- Equipment Required: Shin pads are mandatory, shorts and socks are required, either running shoes or soccer cleats may be worn. Player must bring their own balls, size 3 for U7-U9, size 4 for U10-U16.
- Registration Deadline: The registration deadline for the 2024 Youth Outdoor Skill Development Program is May 2nd, 2024.
- Refund Deadline: The refund request deadline for all House League, Li’l Oscars, and Skill Development Programs is May 7th, 2024. All refund requests are subject to a $35 administrative fee. To request a refund, please email info@oakvillesoccer.ca for the correct form. U15+ are subject to HST.
Refund requests, including requests for credits, will not be accepted under any circumstance not outlined in OSC’s Refund Policy after May 7th, 2024. Registrations are not eligible for a refund or credit due to schedule conflicts or friend requests that are unable to be fulfilled by the Club.
Can I make a request to play at a specific time? Unfortunately, OSC is unable to accommodate time requests as groups are created based on age, gender, and skill level, and are therefore dependent on registration numbers. As a rule of thumb however, the younger age groups will be scheduled at the earliest times and the oldest groups at the latest times.
Fall session
This program is ideal for returning players who wish to enhance their skills, and for players who are new to the sport and would like to learn and gain more experience on the field. The Fall Session of SDP is available for ages U7 (2018) – U13 (2012).
Throughout this program, each session will focus on the development of individual skills (ex. footwork, passing, shooting) as players work through a curriculum developed by OSC’s Technical Staff. Each session will end with a short small-sided scrimmage within the player’s designated group. Please note that SDP is not administered in a team/game setting.
| Age Group | Born In | Reg Fee | Fall session time |
|---|---|---|---|
| U7-U13 | 2018-2012 | $395 | Friday - 5:30PM, 6:30PM, 7:30PM |
| U7-U13 | 2018-2012 | $395 | Sunday - 4:30PM, 5:30PM, 6:30PM |
*Please note that you can only select either a Friday or Sunday session, not a time for weekly sessions. The program time will be given out one week prior to the first session and remain the same throughout the season.*
Fall Season Length & Dates: 12 weeks
Friday Session Option: September 27th – December 13th
Exception Date(s): N/ASunday Session Option: September 22nd – December 15th
Exception Date(s): Oct. 13, 2024- Location: Oakville Soccer Club – Pine Glen Indoor Soccer Center – 1520 Pine Glen Rd., Oakville
- Players per group: 12 – 14
- Coach structure: SDP Staff coach will run the sessions
- Parent involvement: No parent involvement is required in SDP.
- Session Length: 55-minute sessions
- Session Format: Gender specific groups (i.e. girls will play with girls, boys will play with boys); Game, Activity, Game structure.
- Equipment Included: Jersey.
- Equipment Required: Shin pads are mandatory, shorts and socks are required, either running shoes or soccer cleats may be worn. Player must bring their own balls, size 3 for U7-U9, size 4 for U10-U13.
- Refund Deadline: Refunds will not be issued for the 2024 Fall Skill Development Program after September 6th, 2024.
Please click here to view OSC’s Refund Policy.
- Friend Requests: Friend requests are not available for the Skill Development Program.
- Out of Town Fee: Please be advised that all registrants that reside outside of the town of Oakville will be required to pay an out-of-town residency fee of $10.00.
- Inclement Weather: While we will make our best efforts to reschedule sessions missed due to inclement weather when possible, no refunds or credits will be given in the event a make up game can not be provided.
- Can I make a request to play at a specific time? Unfortunately, OSC is unable to accommodate time requests as groups are created based on age, gender, and skill level, and are therefore dependent on registration numbers. As a rule of thumb however, the younger age groups will be scheduled at the earliest times and the oldest groups at the latest times.
winter session
This program is ideal for returning players who wish to enhance their skills, and for players who are new to the sport and would like to learn and gain more experience on the field. The Winter Session of SDP is available for ages U7 (2018) – U13 (2012).
Throughout this program, each session will focus on the development of individual skills (ex. footwork, passing, shooting) as players work through a curriculum developed by OSC’s Technical Staff. Each session will end with a short small-sided scrimmage within the player’s designated group. Please note that SDP is not administered in a team/game setting.
| Age Group | Born In | Reg Fee | Winter session time |
|---|---|---|---|
| U7-U13 | 2018-2012 | $395 | Friday - 5:30PM, 6:30PM, 7:30PM |
| U7-U13 | 2018-2012 | $395 | Sunday - 4:30PM, 5:30PM, 6:30PM |
*Please note that you can only select either a Friday or Sunday session, not a time for weekly sessions. The program time will be given out one week prior to the first session and remain the same throughout the season.*
- Winter Season Length & Dates: 12 weeks
Friday Session Option: January 17th – April 11th
Exception Date(s): March Break (Mar.8-14, 2025)Sunday Session Option: January 19th – April 13th
Exception Date(s): March Break (Mar.8-14, 2025)
- Location: Oakville Soccer Club – Pine Glen Indoor Soccer Center – 1520 Pine Glen Rd., Oakville
- Players per group: 12 – 14
- Coach structure: SDP Staff coach will run the sessions
- Parent involvement: No parent involvement is required in SDP.
- Session Length: 55-minute sessions
- Session Format: Gender specific groups (i.e. girls will play with girls, boys will play with boys); Game, Activity, Game structure.
- Equipment Included: Jersey.
- Equipment Required: Shin pads are mandatory, shorts and socks are required, either running shoes or soccer cleats may be worn. Player must bring their own balls, size 3 for U7-U9, size 4 for U10-U13.
- Refund Deadline: Refunds will not be issued for the 2025 Winter Skill Development Program after January 3rd, 2025.
- Please click here to view OSC’s Refund Policy.
- Friend Requests: Friend requests are not available for the Skill Development Program.
- Out of Town Fee: Please be advised that all registrants that reside outside of the town of Oakville will be required to pay an out-of-town residency fee of $10.00.
- Inclement Weather: While we will make our best efforts to reschedule sessions missed due to inclement weather when possible, no refunds or credits will be given in the event a make up game can not be provided.
- Can I make a request to play at a specific time? Unfortunately, OSC is unable to accommodate time requests as groups are created based on age, gender, and skill level, and are therefore dependent on registration numbers. As a rule of thumb however, the younger age groups will be scheduled at the earliest times and the oldest groups at the latest times.
House League Soccer
OSC strongly encourages players registering for the Skill Development Program (SDP) to also enroll in OSC’s Youth House League Program.
The Youth House League Program provides a team environment where players will get to participate in a full game session with their team for the entirety of the season.
This weekly game will also provide the opportunity for SDP players to put their newfound skills into action each week throughout the summer, leading to increased retention and development.
To learn more about the House League Program, including the days of play, please click here.
Important Information
Registration Process
Registration can be completed online via PowerUp.
Please note that registration is not available in person at the Pine Glen Soccer Centre.
Skill Development Program Quick Reference Guide
Please click here to view additional important information regarding the 2024 Fall and 2025 Winter Indoor House League Season.
Registration Deadline
The registration deadline for the 2024 Fall SDP Indoor Season is September 13th, 2024.
Please check PowerUp to see availability in your specific age group.
Refund Deadline
The refund request deadline for all Fall House League, Skill Development Program, and Li’l Oscars age groups is September 6th, 2024.
The refund request deadline for all Winter House League, Skill Development Program, and Li’l Oscars age groups is January 3rd, 2025.
All refund requests are subject to a $35 administrative fee.
To request a refund, please email info@oakvillesoccer.ca for the correct form.
Refund requests, including requests for credits, will not be accepted under any circumstance not outlined in OSC’s Refund Policy after September 6th, 2024 for the Fall Season, and January 3rd, 2025 for the Winter Season.
Registrations are not eligible for a refund or credit due to schedule conflicts or friend requests that are unable to be fulfilled by the Club.
Out of Town Fee
Please be advised that all registrants that reside outside of the town of Oakville will be required to pay an out-of-town residency fee of $10.00.
Questions?
If you have questions after a careful review of the program articles and days of play, please email info@oakvillesoccer.ca – your email will be returned within two business days.
Due to high call volume, OSC is not able to return voicemails at this time. Emailing will ensure a prompt response.
